Calypso vs VEXcode
Calypso
calypso.softwareVEXcode
vexrobotics.comSide by side
| Figure | Calypso | VEXcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $16.58/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Robotics Education Software | 8.3 (#8) | 8.1 (#11) |
| Headquarters | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States | Greenville, Texas, United States |
| Privacy | The Help Center says the Calypso software does not collect personal information and that the store collects purchase information for billing and software update notices. | The software privacy policy says VEX applications do not collect personally identifiable information, while optional feedback may include information users submit and Google Analytics may collect anonymous aggregate usage data. |
| Purpose | Calypso is a tile-based programming framework for teaching robot logic and behavior with Cozmo. | VEXcode is coding software for VEX robotics users from kindergarten through college and beyond. |
| Support | The site links to a Help Center, curriculum, forum, and contact page. | The VEX support page lists product and software support by email and phone, with U.S. phone support Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm CST. |
Plans
VEXcode
- VEXcode VR FreeFree
- VEXcode VR Enhanced$199 a year
- VEXcode VR Premium$499 a year
In their own words
VEXcode
VEXcode is coding software for VEX robotics, with versions listed for VEX 123, GO, AIM, IQ, EXP, V5, CTE, and AIR. It uses a consistent interface across VEX platforms and supports drag-and-drop Blocks, Switch Blocks for moving toward Python, and text-based Python and C++. VEXcode VR runs in a browser without installation and offers curriculum and activities, which teachers can edit in Google Docs. It requires no student accounts, and each license includes access for an educator’s students at school and at home. VR Free costs nothing and includes Blocks, 15 basic-graphics playgrounds, curriculum, activities, and online resources. Enhanced costs $199 a year; Premium costs $499 a year. The separate VEX VS Code Extension supports C++ and Python on Windows and Mac, with project, documentation, firmware, and troubleshooting tools. It requires VS Code 1.66 or later. VEXcode runs across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.